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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Megan Howe

London Marathon 2026: Everything you need to know as 59,000 runners prepare for epic event

It’s that time of the year. One of the standout days on the London calendar - the London Marathon - upon us.

With more than 59,000 runners expected at the start line in Greenwich on Sunday — after a record-breaking 1.13 million ballot entrants — the marathon’s 2026 edition is set to be the most popular in the world.

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